We are planning to use this hat in warm climates such as Egypt and East Africa. Is it designed for air flow through the hemp?
10929
I LOVE this hat...it is not designed for airflow, but, wonderfully comfortable. I too am wearing this hat while visiting east Africa.
10930
No air holes. There's another model which is designed for air flow. Sorry I don't know the model number off hand but you'll find it if you look. ;)
236551
honestly, i use it for all types of weather conditions. it's super comfortable. considering how insulated your tent is, you may have to refrain from zipping the bag all the way up at times. beats having multiple tents for different occasions.
1132346
It is warm. I do like the sweatband as the rim of the cap but that might not be enough for hot tems.
117283
Personally would not recommend this one. This one runs small, is stiff, wouldn't breathe as you pointed out. I would suggest the women's style straw hat, it can be scrunched into a ball and come out great, it is very durable and it is unisex (looks good on a man or a woman), and it is breathable. Probably a better choice in the humidity.
2012359
No, with the wide brim it catches the wind like a wing. That has really limited the days I can wear it here in the windy desert.
1560106
yes....we have done that for windy days when we are cooking, but it does get very warm with no air flow :)
2263413
Yes-- the brim is wide and provides good shade both in front and on the sides. The back flap is soft and hangs down far enough to protect my neck, which is not swan-like but is not especially short either. I am very happy with it for hiking.
141860
This is a great hat for hiking! I've worn it on trips from the Arizona mountains to the pyramids of Egypt. Stays on even in the wind.
1289284
That I'm not sure of. I've only used it in snow storms and light rain. It is a great material flexible and fitting in my opinion but I'm not sure about humid climates.
2274448
yes! Its very cool and light to wear since its made with very thin material. Plus the fan doesn't let it heat up (if you live on a tropical island like me this would be an issue).
1932842
The brim does blow upwards in a strong wind. But it usually return to its shape. This hat continues to amaze me and proved its effectiveness during our NY heat wave!
707663
I love these hats. We certainly use them poolside and at the beach. The chinstrap makes it virtually impossible for the hat to blow off and it dries quickly. We haven't had any trouble with the hats getting dirty. That being said, I don't know that the hat would hold up well if it were going to be drenched all of the time. The brim might get pretty floppy. It is a great way to protect from the harmful rays of the sun!
2012362
Hi, I have not used the hat on a windy day, however the velcro attachment allows you to adjust the hat to be as snug as needed for the wind. It is sturdy enough for me to say I think it will sustain the wind with reasonable speed.
802598
I think that it would work well for that application. Filters the finest of airborne particles. I wear mine mostly for outside activities when the pollen-count is high.
2012238
Hard to say if it helps to keep temperatures down under the canopy, but it does help with air flow when there is strong wind. I like having it better than not, so I count the vent as a nice extra feature that a lot of other canopies don't have.
872720
The material is lightweight, so it shouldn't be too bad in hot temperatures. However it doesn't breathe well like cotton fabric, so it could get sweaty.
951798
It should be fine the breeze should move through with no problems. I'm going to be doing exactly that camping on the beach in about a month so will know better when I return.